The temperature of the earth has risen by 17 degrees Celsius over the last couple of centuries; climate change can no longer be considered a hypothetical possibility. As climate change intensifies, the need for adaptive strategies becomes more apparent. One such integrated design technique that can aid in building thriving and resilient communities and landscapes…
Permaculture Design, also known as Regenerative Design or Ecological Design, encompasses a range of interconnected practices and principles that harmonize with nature’s wisdom. By observing and imitating natural ecosystems, permaculture design strives to create resilient and productive systems that benefit both people and the planet. This blog post will explore some key aspects of permaculture…
Herb spirals? What are herb spirals? Herb spirals are spiral-raised garden beds usually constructed in a spiral design, as their name suggests. The layers around the middle of the bed loop down to the floor, while the center is higher. Due to the raised spiral form, one side of the bed will have full sun…
Curated by Mani Makhija The initial plan of the Permaculture design. Read through to see how it evolves! Considering the desires of the landowners, myself, and all others involved, the initial goals upon which the permaculture farm design was developed were: Before-After of the Pyramid Hill No project is without its challenges. Especially one that…
Well first, what is herbalism? Herbalism is a type of traditional or folk medicine that uses plants and plant extracts to treat ailments. It has numerous names. The terms botanical medicine, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, or phytotherapy may have come up in conversation. Many plants produce chemicals that are important for maintaining human and…
Permaculture as a system focuses the design process around the 12 Permaculture Principles. 12 might not seem like a big number but when you start applying them to real life applications, it is a rigorous process that takes lots of time, creativity and effort. The rewards are endless but not everyone is able to carefully…
The concept of Biodynamics developed during 1924 when Dr. Rudolf Steiner was trying to educate farmers about a new way to integrate scientific understanding with the spirit in nature. Due to the efforts of various researchers and farmers, biodynamics has grown and found home across multiple thriving gardens, farms, vineyards, ranches, and orchards across the world. In…
Back in college, on one lazy Sunday afternoon, I was lying on bed and browsing through videos on YouTube. Very randomly, I came across this video about a woman who had been storing all her waste in a small glass jar. I was very fascinated and watched the entire video about “A day in her…
Whenever I think of Nepal, I picture the gorgeous Himalayan range in my mind. Now if there was a place backed up against this view in my imagination, where I could practice sustainable living, learn from the locals, take some workshops and keep growing, that would be my heaven. Thankfully such a place exists, and…
Do you ever feel that permaculture as a design tool can only help “plan farms and forests”? If this thought has crossed your mind even once, this is a must-read blog for you. This ranch in Costa Rica will help you understand how the concept of permaculture can be implemented to all levels of design,…
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